Flinders

Dutton River

QLD4821

Dutton River at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

66

Median age 32

The brief

What to know about Dutton River.

Dutton River (4821) sits in the Flinders region of Queensland.

Dutton River has roughly 66 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Dutton River scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Dutton River's population at 66, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (22% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

66

Median age

32

Family households

67%

Lone person

22%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$160/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$2438/wk

Owner occupied

22%

Renter occupied

17%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

66

Median age: 32

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Flinders Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

120

total offences in 2026 across the Flinders Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences33 (27.5%)
Traffic and Related Offences21 (17.5%)
Drink Driving16 (13.3%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order7 (5.8%)
Offences Against Property6 (5.0%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Dutton River.

Frequently asked

About Dutton River.

What is the Dutton River postcode?
Dutton River is in the 4821 postcode, in QLD, in the Flinders region.
What is the average rent in Dutton River?
The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $2438.
How walkable is Dutton River?
Dutton River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Dutton River?
Dutton River is close to Marathon, Hughenden, Porcupine.
What is the population of Dutton River?
Dutton River has approximately 66 residents. The median age is 32.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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